New farming documentary to air on WHYY

A new documentary on the history and future of Delaware agriculture will air next weekend on WHYY-TV.

Staff Reports

A new documentary on the history and future of Delaware agriculture will air next weekend on WHYY-TV.

"Delaware Agriculture: Farming the First State," a 30-minute documentary, will broadcast at 5:30 and 11 p.m. July 19, 11 a.m. July 21, and 5:30 p.m. July 22. The film introduces viewers to the history of the state's agricultural industry and the depth and breadth of modern-day farming, with decades of historic photographs and new interviews with six Delaware farmers.

The film was created and produced by Wilmington-based TELEDUCTION and its non-profit initiative, Hearts and Minds Film. The document will also be released online in a series of weekly installments starting July 19; copies are being made available to agricultural and community groups for screenings.